St John's College
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East
About St John's College
Serving the Johannesburg community in Gauteng, St John's College operates as a independent secondary school. The school is administered under the Johannesburg East education district. In 2025, the school reported 764 learners and 85 educators, resulting in a ratio of 9:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
St John's College is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
St John's College operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, St John's College reported a total enrollment of 764 learners with a teaching staff of 85 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
St John's College is situated in Johannesburg (Houghton), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg East education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 37, St. David Rd, Houghton, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: N/A N/A 2198.
Curriculum & Academics
St John's College is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St John's College was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St John's College are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
37, St. David Rd, Houghton, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
N/A N/A 2198
Phone
+27 10 492 0300Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700131524
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.